1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 845 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Falcon | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2230 mm |
